Peculiar w/ a Purpose

Always wondered why people would come in and out of my life, and would never really quite stick. Always expressing that I am strange, different, and was just down right weird. The Lord came and spoke to me yesterday and just explained that I was peculiar. The heck!! No one wants to be peculiar.

I had to look up the meaing of peculiar, and low and behold, it means exactly what I thought. Strange, Odd, Weird, but then there was one particular definition that caught my eye saying "a property or privilage belonging exclusively or characteristically to a person" But then I remebered what the Word said about being peculiar "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." -1 peter 2:9

When I think that I am only just a weird, Christ loving young adult, not doing the things that young adults do, man, I classified myself as an all time weirdo. I figured out that I have a purpose and thats why doing all the things like clubbing, excessive drinking, and rowdy behavior was outside of my nature. Not saying that I wouldnt enjoy doing them, but when your SPIRIT is on a mission, it makes you uncomfortable when things of the devil try to get you to denounce what you know is right. AH!!! Well, now since I realize that I am peculiar with a purpose not suppose to fit in, not suppose to be understood, not suppose to be enjoying things that arent Christ like, then I finally understood that being peculiar is part of my calling. Being peculiar is when I walk into a room, and my annointing disturbs the people who carry that "acting like a Christian during church hours" spirit. Being peculiar is speaking and rebuking the devil every time. Being peculiar is walking in my authority, is making demons flee at the name of Jesus, is laying hands on people in the bathroom at school. Well if I am peculiar and I am walking right with the Lord, then peculiar is what I want to be. Are you peculiar? Analyze yourself to see if you fit the category. If you do, realize that you have been called to be a world changer like me! Hows it feel to be chosen?

~Hey, Tye Tribbett is peculiar too!~

-The Pastor's Daughter

Adventurous Weekend!!

Psalm 37:4- Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.

My grandmother always says, "What such a good thing to be a Christian!" This is so true. Only in Christianity is their love, and family that compares to no other thing. This weekend I had the opportunity to spend time with my extrodinary church family. When you think that no one really cares about your problems, and your worries, turn around and look at the church family that is behind you and totally adores you.. Well thats how I feel anyways.

SO this weekend I had the chance to go to Plimouth Plantation (yes, that is the correct spelling) with the children of the church to teach them about how the nation was founded. We saw how the native people would be in their natural environment, and watching these people and reflecting on my life...Man I believe that I am truly blessed! Everyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE my cell phone, and my laptop, my iPod. Imagine how people from these primitive times were able to spread the word of God, while now I am able to speak thru the world about Jesus Christ thru this blog! Lord, Jesus you are great!

OKAY, back to the weekend... Well, not only did we go to Plimouth Plantation, but we also spent a beautiful weekend in the state of Maine! OH my, if I could be out there forever it would be a taste of heaven. We went to Maine with alot of the church members and how a wonderful time of fellowship! This outting only reminded me of this particular verse that I know, "That their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ Himself." Colossians 2:2

We ate together, we laughed together, we rejoiced in God's goodness together, we swam together (well not me, lol) but when I look at where I am in my life, and see the goodness that God has granted me with, I can only smile!

I mean yeah, sometimes, it truly is not the greatest position to be in, I mean being a pastor's daughter and all, but when you look around, you have to acknowledge the blessings that God has bestowed upon my life. I'm blessed! So, this weekend, I can honestly say that I delighted myself in the Lord this weekend, and when in this position I know that all the desires of my heart will come and follow after.

Yeah, that was my adventerous weekend with my loved to be loved and hated (at times) church family.

The Future is Mine

As my first blog post, I thought that this picture that I found online would help me depict to you how I feel about how bound I feel as a Pastor's Kid now. Its a struggle to be apart of the "First Family" and to be the perfect role model for kids, teenagers, and young adults as my parents are for the Adults. What a burden!! But I know that it wont be like this forever. Alot of times when I sit and think of how good I have it compared to some other folks out there, I know that I am truly blessed! But thanks be to God, I dont have to live this life for the rest of my life. I know that if I want the life that I desire, I need to follow the Word of God and the will of God. "Your word is a lamp to my feet." Psalm 119:105. If I just allow God to guide my path in this way, I know "Goodness and Mercy will follow me all the days of my life." Psalm 23:6.

As I continue my journey, you will see how this quote will be my guide for my mental sake. Being apart of a family that is so deep rooted in Christ, and having to find my identity thru all that has been handed to me, and having to believe that this is where I will be for the rest of my life. Now I can fully, and honestly say that MY PAST WILL NOT PREDICT MY FUTURE!
So, here I am to be the testimony for all youth who want to be devoted to Christ but just dont know if they can actually do it. Here I am to shatter all the rumors about pastor's kids. Here I am to Open the doors of my future to the tomorrow that I make it into. And Ultimatley here I am to be The Pastor's Daughter

Sorry if this is a bit vague, but you will fully understand in upcoming posts.